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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,552.40, 408,828.60 and 148,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,552.40, 408,828.60 and 148,136.40 is: 222,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,552.40 : 408,828.60 = 148,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,552.40/408,828.60 = 148,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,552.40x = 408,828.60 × 148,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,552.40x = 60,562,397,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,397,021.04/272,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,204.60

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